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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T501 SOAMOT history

T501 SOA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 59,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
59,292 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 SOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 SOA was last recorded at 59,292 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,604 miles · 6 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
1,688 miles
Average per year
2,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 59,292 miles
  • 2020 – 57,604 miles
  • 2019 – 53,906 miles
  • 2018 – 48,679 miles
  • 2017 – 43,656 miles
  • 2016 – 37,063 miles
  • 2014 – 30,486 miles
  • 2013 – 28,232 miles
  • 2012 – 27,222 miles
  • 2011 – 26,443 miles
  • 2010 – 25,589 miles
  • 2009 – 24,774 miles
  • 2008 – 23,825 miles
  • 2007 – 22,930 miles
  • 2006 – 21,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,292 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryInner sills starting to corrode (both sides)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,292 miles (+1,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    205893360943
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills starting to corrode (both sides)

  2. Pass57,604 miles (+3,698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    476339121196
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVaious areas of corrosion to body work.

  3. Pass53,906 miles (+130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    224590693594
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly damaged fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underside

  4. Fail53,776 miles (+5,097)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,776 miles
    Test number
    714347314260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly damaged fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion to underside

  5. Pass48,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    980705083015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Fail48,679 miles (+5,023)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    560458794503
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass43,656 miles (+6,593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,656 miles
    Test number
    754852596223
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Rear tyres have cracking/crazing around the walls, but not exposing the cords.
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass37,063 miles (+6,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    243651668384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass30,486 miles (+2,254)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,486 miles
    Test number
    177034864307
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  10. Pass28,232 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    915281663333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,001 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    485282503063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,222 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    467213602065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,443 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    776440111052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    224082510095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,589 miles (+815)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    700202210057
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass24,774 miles (+949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,774 miles
    Test number
    572982219016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass23,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,825 miles
    Test number
    224681518010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail23,825 miles (+895)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,825 miles
    Test number
    303269608021
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass22,930 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,930 miles
    Test number
    984306317067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,884 miles
    Test number
    572413426060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T501 SOA

Does T501 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 SOA expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 SOA?
The MOT on T501 SOA expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 SOA done?
T501 SOA was recorded at 59,292 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 2,372 miles a year.
Has T501 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 SOA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T501 SOA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T501 SOA find?
T501 SOA passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake discs corroded; inner sills starting to corrode (both sides).

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